Morning Minutes: Dec. 31

Wednesday

Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Receipt rih-SEET (noun) Recipe; the act or process of receiving; something received - usually used in plural; a writing acknowledging the receiving of goods or money -- www.merriam-webster.com

Web Site of the Day

Earth Cam – New Year’s 2010
newyears.earthcam.com

Can’t make it to New York City’s Times Square for the New Year’s Eve celebration? Get there virtually: The streamed audio and video from multiple cameras on this site will allow you to usher in the new year and watch the ball drop.

Number to Know

47: Percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions related to self-improvement.